Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Drone or flying car? Expert weighs in after mystery sightings prompt investigation in New Jersey
What is that in the sky? Mystery drone sightings in Delaware County, Philadelphia and New Jersey have prompted many questions and an expert says due to the shape and size of the object in the sky, it could even be a flying car!
No crabs for holidays, Bay Area's dungeness crab season delayed once again
The Bay Area’s Dungeness crab season is facing yet another delay. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has postponed the start of the commercial season until at least Dec. 31, citing concerns over humpback whales in the area. The delay was initially pushed to Dec. 15 last month.
NASA delays Artemis Moon landing to 2027 after Orion heat shield investigation
An investigation has led to another delay in the Artemis II mission around the moon.
Northern California coast endures 7.0 earthquake, dodges tsunami
There is no other way to say it, California's North Coast dodged one of nature’s biggest bullets. Hours after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department was responding to calls.
Aerial view of sharks hunting as a group wins science photography top prize
The unique image of the sharks claimed the top award and here are some of the other winners of this year's photography contest.
Jupiter is making its closest approach to Earth: Here's when it will be its brightest
This upcoming aerial spectacle occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. Here’s how you can watch it.
World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74 years old
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
New strains of sudden oak death threaten Bay Area trees
The pathogen is found in 16 coastal and near coastal counties from the Oregon border to the southern border of Monterey County.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Coyote attack on preschooler prompts urgent warning in Colorado Springs
Colorado wildlife officials are on high alert after a 4-year-old girl was seriously injured in a coyote attack on Thanksgiving.
Fossilized feces, vomit reveal how dinosaurs dominated Earth
Researchers believe that fossilized feces and vomit from dinosaurs can shed light on how the ancient creatures evolved to become a dominant force on Earth.
NASA’s Webb snaps new pic of ‘Sombrero galaxy’
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
Watch: Terrifying moment massive snake swings towards woman's face
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
Astronauts’ Thanksgiving message: "We’re grateful for our nation"
The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We may have an answer
Scientists in Europe believe they may have finally solved the long-debated question of which came first: the chicken or the egg.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Astronomers take the first close-up picture of a dying star outside of Milky Way
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
What to know about the stadium-sized asteroid zooming by Earth Thanksgiving week
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).